Palmerston is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,056 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Palmerston is $518 (518 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Palmerston: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 474.
In 2026, Palmerston recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Palmerston is a small community in Otago with a population of 1,056 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Palmerston is $518 (518 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 83% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Palmerston: NZDep decile 7 (moderate deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 474.
In 2026, Palmerston recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.